What age is this origami Pig Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ぶた” (豚). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Pig FaceぶたPig Face

A pig face with pointy ears and a cute snout. Fold the bottom corner twice to make the snout.

7 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、ななめ外へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to the sides to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up.
先を少し下へ折りかえして、はなをつくる
Fold the tip back down a little to make the snout.
上に折った三角の先を、少しだけ下へもどします。
できあがり！目とはなのあなをかいたら、ぶたの顔のできあがり。ほっぺをピンクにぬってもかわいいよ。
Finished! Draw the eyes and the nostrils. Oink oink!

Fun fact

ぶたは、においをかぐのがとてもとくいな動物です。

Pigs have a very good sense of smell.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
pigぶた
snout（ぶたの）はな
nostrilはなのあな

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pig Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ぶた” (豚). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.